Automakers Unlock Fuel-Saving Secrets, Paving Way for Greener Commutes
The article explores how different driving factors like speed and acceleration affect fuel consumption in cars. By studying these connections, researchers aim to design more fuel-efficient vehicles in the future. They used a testing framework called the New European Drive Cycle in a lab setting to measure fuel consumption and driving parameters. Through this, they identified key driving phases and created mathematical relationships between fuel consumption and driving factors. This research helps understand how to reduce fuel usage in vehicles by considering how we drive.